Certified Veterinary Technician

Certified Veterinary Technician

Full-time

Company Description

Wedington Animal Hospital has provided exceptional veterinary care to the Fayetteville, AR area since 1993! Our experienced team of veterinary professionals are experts in the field. We treat dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, ferrets, and small mammals. We are a full-service pet hospital, providing services such as pet wellness, dental care, surgery, in-house diagnostics, and cold laser therapy.

At Wedington Animal Hospital, we value your expertise, your passion, and most importantly, your love of animals! When you join our team, you become a member of our close-knit group of doctors, technicians, and receptionists who all go above and beyond for our clients. We are a fun and vibrant team committed to providing quality care!

Our hours of operation are:

Monday - Friday: 7:30 am - 10:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

To learn more about us click here.

Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you're looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you'll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

We're Looking For:

A Certified Veterinary Technician with an active license required, 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required

Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts

Availability to work weekends

Excellent client communication and medical record management skills

Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations

Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques

Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens

Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture, with additional skills in dental radiography being a plus

Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring

Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.

Additional Information

Pay Range: Entry level technicians begin at $14/hr, starting wage increases with level of experience.

What do we offer our staff?

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)

Tuition Assistance Program

Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster

Career Development Opportunities

Referral Bonus Program for most positions!

Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note - some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit:

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